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Broadcast: Brass Showcase

Curtis Institute of Music

Broadcast: Portrait of Tania León

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra rings in the holiday season with stunning selections from Handel’s Messiah and beloved classical Christmas music. Experience the power and beauty of this timeless masterpiece, featuring the iconic "Hallelujah" chorus, performed by the region’s finest musicians. A cherished holiday tradition, this concert is the perfect way to celebrate the season with the splendor of orchestral and choral music.

Classical Christmas: Messiah

Orpheum Theater

This special holiday program begins with Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti’s music from an opera inspired by the story of the Three Kings. The performance continues with Romantic-era composer Felix Mendelssohn’s reverent Christmas cantata and concludes with traditional excerpts of Handel’s glorious work Messiah.

Alan Tolbert

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 3, 2026

Classical Christmas: Messiah · Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

10 - 11 Dec, 2026

Northshore Classics: Handel's Messiah · Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

Sep 8, 2022

Broadcast: Brass Showcase · Curtis Institute of Music

Aug 25, 2022

Broadcast: Portrait of Tania León · Curtis Institute of Music

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trumpet in Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C major by Vivaldi

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

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